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Boat Carrying Migrants, Including Pakistanis, Capsizes Off Morocco’s Coast; Pakistani Embassy Assisting Survivors
A boat carrying 80 passengers, including Pakistanis, capsized near Morocco's coast. The Pakistani Embassy in Rabat is coordinating efforts to assist survivors. The Crisis Management Unit has been activated.
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by News Desk
2025-01-16
Boat Carrying Migrants, Including Pakistanis, Capsizes Off Morocco’s Coast; Pakistani Embassy Assisting Survivors

Islamabad – A tragic maritime accident has occurred off the coast of Morocco, where a boat carrying 80 passengers, including several Pakistanis, capsized. The boat had set sail from Mauritania in an attempt to illegally reach Spain. The incident occurred near the port of Dakhla, Morocco, and has left survivors stranded in a nearby camp.

The Pakistani Foreign Office has swiftly responded to the situation, confirming that a number of Pakistanis were onboard the ill-fated vessel. According to the statement, the Pakistani embassy in Rabat is in direct communication with Moroccan authorities and has dispatched a team to Dakhla to assist the affected Pakistanis.

The Crisis Management Unit in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been activated to ensure all necessary support is provided. Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan has also issued instructions for full assistance to be extended to the survivors.

For those seeking more information or assistance, the Foreign Office has provided contact details for the Pakistani Embassy in Rabat:

  • Rabiah Kasuri, Acting Ambassador: 00212689522365
  • Mr. Noman Ali, Consular Assistant: 03102207672
  • Crisis Response Center, Islamabad: 0519207887

The embassy continues to coordinate with local authorities to provide relief and ensure the safety of Pakistani nationals affected by the incident.
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